Avoriaz Ski Area (Portes du Soleil)

Avoriaz offers direct access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest in the world, boasting over 650 km of interconnected pistes across 12 resorts in France and Switzerland. The Avoriaz sector itself features approximately 75 km of varied terrain. It is renowned for its excellent snow record and diverse slopes. **Pistes:** * **Blue (Easy):** Numerous wide, gentle slopes perfect for beginners and intermediates, such as 'Proclou' and 'Séraussaix'. * **Red (Intermediate):** A wide selection of challenging red runs like 'Lindarets' and 'Lécherette' through varied terrain. * **Black (Difficult):** Iconic challenging runs, notably the 'Hauts-Forts' sector offering steep descents and the notorious 'Mur Suisse' (Swiss Wall), accessible from the Chavanette sector, which is an un-groomed, very steep mogul field. **Snowparks:** * **The Stash:** Europe's first ecological snowpark, designed by Jake Burton, featuring natural obstacles (tree trunks, rocks) within a forest setting. * **Arare Snowpark:** A world-class freestyle park with jumps, rails, and boxes for all levels, from beginner to pro. * **Lil' Stash & Burton Kids Parkway:** Dedicated areas for children and beginners to learn freestyle in a safe environment. * **Boardercross:** Multiple boardercross courses for fun races. **Operating Hours:** Typically 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (varies with season and lift). **Indicative Prices:** Day pass for Portes du Soleil approx. 65-70 EUR, Avoriaz-only pass slightly less.